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BD54 XBB

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,004 mi
Last recorded15,004 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 15,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 15,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 14,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 14,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 14,363 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 14,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 13,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 13,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 12,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 11,566 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 10,575 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 9,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 9,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 8,770 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 7,067 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 6,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 5,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 4,858 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,417 miles

oversize wheels and tyres fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,952 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 3,690 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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BD54 XBB is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD54 XBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD54 XBB registered?

BD54 XBB is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BD54 XBB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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